Society & Culture - 5 June 2007

I am leaving my job and moving to a new city. I'm pretty sure that my boss will ask me to leave my new contact information so that the person taking over my position can call or email me whenever questions come up. I don't want to leave my job on bad terms, or burn any bridges, but I don't think that it is fair that I should have to make myself available to my previous employer like this, as I would probably end up having to spend a decent amount of time on the phone and answering emails. Is there any polite way to communicate to them that I would really prefer to be contacted only in connection with something very important, or preferably, not at all? (The city that I am moving to is located in a time zone that is 6 hours later than where I am currently located, so this could mean receiving frequent phone calls, until fairly late into the evening...) I wouldn't mind helping out, but I don't want to be taken advantage of. Would it be unreasonable if I asked to be paid for my time?

2007-06-05 05:27:08 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

like what if you are a woman on earth but you want to be a man in heaven. or what if you are short but you want to be tall in heaven. what if youre -you get what i'm saying. can that happen?

2007-06-05 05:24:10 · 8 answers · asked by truthseeker 2 in Religion & Spirituality

death, people that steal to survive and feed his family are subjected to barbaric punishment that is cutting their hand,and et is that kind of world that you would like to live

2007-06-05 05:23:01 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I'm going to a wedding (out of state) in August. My friend registered at a few different places, but I would rather give her cash. Is this considered acceptable, or would it be tacky?

2007-06-05 05:22:10 · 13 answers · asked by brevejunkie 7 in Etiquette

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2007-06-05 05:20:30 · 6 answers · asked by Fr. Al 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-05 05:20:23 · 18 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7 in Religion & Spirituality

ok i want to get my lip pierce but im a sunday sskul teacher and idk wat to do i realy really really really want to but everyone is tell ing me not to
why is so bad i mean my fav band "hawk nelson" got one and they still preach the word of god why is it so diff with me?
idk wat to do anymore

2007-06-05 05:19:43 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-05 05:18:27 · 14 answers · asked by think_of_the_bubble 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I am a bit Tired of the MIS-APPLICATION of the Term Atheist! Has ANYONE done the required study before FOISTING this term upon yourself?? It seems that Atheist in todays world are supporting a view that Atheism is a negation of God. The term comes from the word ATHEOS, which the Athenians used to Describe Socrates after he returned from Egipt...where he became an Adept of the Mysteries. The Word Atheist, THEN, is referring to one who believes in God, but in a Non-Traditional Sense.

Being an Atheist Myself, I am appalled at those who have appropriated the Term to mean something it is not.

I mean, if you do not believe there is a God, then WHY spend all of your Time disputing? Do you Dispute the Validity of Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny with one another??

2007-06-05 05:17:30 · 30 answers · asked by jehu_messenjah 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I saw on the BBC panorama programme about Scientology and thought (despite it being rather biased towards the bbc) that scientology is ridiculous and you have to be a nutter to believe it. There was that bloke who had a document made about him and put online because he said bad stuff about scientologists that went through every single bad thing he'd done. My question is how do you get to that stage of having documents made about you and being followed etc?

2007-06-05 05:16:57 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Do you call them by their names thus giving reverence to the ancient gods?

2007-06-05 05:15:51 · 13 answers · asked by rosbif 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Jesus's message of Love and Tolerance is a lot more important than his sexual identity. Why can't people get over this?

2007-06-05 05:13:33 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

lot of doubt. The alleged suffering for mankind was over, no longer necessary for God to be sneaky about his views on the matter, right?

2007-06-05 05:11:53 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

(Depending on the definition of "God" being discussed)

2007-06-05 05:11:25 · 16 answers · asked by Eleventy 6 in Religion & Spirituality

This is a serious question, by the way--and for the record, I'm not advocating either; I'm honestly curious as to why some (not all) Protestants have commandeered the title of "Christian" for themselves, and themselves alone--to the point where they pretty much interpret "Christian=Protestant". Given that the Catholic church is far older than the Protestant movement, and that most Protestant branches came from Catholicism, isn't that just a bit hypocritical? Also, what about Orthodoxy? Orthodoxy and Catholicism split long before any Protestants were around, and both of those branches are certainly still "Christian"--the term meaning simply someone who follows Christ.

Again--I'm not advocating any faith here; I'm curious to know why, as an objective question, what entitles some Protestants to sideline all other Christians and proclaim themselves the only "true" Christians; that kind of elitist attitude doesn't strike me as being very neighborly nor very Christian, for that matter.

2007-06-05 05:11:24 · 17 answers · asked by ಠ__ಠ 7 in Religion & Spirituality

On answering our questions on this catergory?I think all you non believers are really looking for something and thats why your here. I think its cool your on here. And remeber nothing you say is wrong you have just been decieved.Keep looking you will find your answer.

2007-06-05 05:10:22 · 10 answers · asked by simple serenity 3 in Religion & Spirituality

When you die, supposing we were all wrong and the Bible was correct, what would you say to God?

2007-06-05 05:06:54 · 55 answers · asked by Corrigan 3 in Religion & Spirituality

"She was talking about a church that was burnt down

What do you think of the choice of words?

2007-06-05 05:06:34 · 13 answers · asked by Black Atheist 1 in Religion & Spirituality

hello. asking those christians out there, any one has any interesting idea of making making holy communion interesting? or any wacky idea?

2007-06-05 05:05:14 · 7 answers · asked by puffy87 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Anyone who is follower of His noodly appendage?

2007-06-05 05:04:02 · 5 answers · asked by John C 6 in Religion & Spirituality

This is a sincere question on my part and something I am curious about.

2007-06-05 05:03:41 · 30 answers · asked by Faustina 4 in Religion & Spirituality

From the research I have done, I am really interested in Tibetan Buddhism. The closest Temple is about an hour away. I don’t know any other Tibetan Buddhists or anyone that would be willing to go with me. I really don’t even know what you do at a Temple. Does it matter if I go to a Tibetan Buddhist Temple apposed to an East Asian or other Temple? What do you do at the Temples? Any info would really help, thanks!

2007-06-05 05:03:09 · 5 answers · asked by Heidi 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-05 05:02:51 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I recently moved to FL, but I am flying back to my hometown to attend family events. My ex-gf called me and wanted to get together at a restaurant. I agreed, even though my time is stretched thin, with a graduation & b-day. A few days later my ex-gf calls and says it would be nice if I pay for the whole meal (hers&mine) since gentlemen pay like my other ex-bf does (he broke up with her, just prior to this call, he was originally coming too). She then told me it costs her gas to drive to the restaurant, since it is closer to my mom's house (5 min drive) then to her house (20 min drive), plus her hours at her employer got reduced, and I make more then she does, 55k. I don't have extra $$ to throw around, I got moving expenses and loans. My parents offered to take me out for free because they know money is tight for me right now. My ex says I don't manage money well like she does, since she has savings. I suggested canceling plans, and she demanded I spend some time with her.

2007-06-05 05:02:15 · 45 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

NOW MAYBE YOU CAN IMAGINE HOW SILLY YOU SOUND

1. Evolution is a fact because we're here

2. The proof that monkeys and humans have a common ancestry is human's existence

3. I know God is fake because I feel it in my heart

4. Christians have to be evil because they need a book to tell them not to be evil

5. How could you believe in God? IT'S JUST A THEORY
(This is what Christians say about evolution)

6. You may not believe in the tooth fairy but she still loves you

7. I know the tooth fairy's real. Someone smacked me in the mouth and my teeth didn't fall out. She saved me

8. I know evolution is true because the evolution book said so

2007-06-05 04:57:30 · 25 answers · asked by Black Atheist 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Coptic - Ethiopia

2007-06-05 04:56:41 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-05 04:55:48 · 18 answers · asked by Mithrianity 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Of late, and I apologize for its being so late, I'm finding that not every Christian and not ever nonbeliever on this site is off his or her meds.

2007-06-05 04:55:41 · 6 answers · asked by ? 3 in Religion & Spirituality

does religion's false promises, lies and deceptions have a purpose for humanity, besides bringing to someone attention that religion is worthless and can be avoided by Creating Your Relationship with Our Creator.

2007-06-05 04:55:34 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Have just started a new relationship and I really like him, except....he chews so loudly it makes my blood boil! It's my most hated noise. Is there any tactful way of addressing this issue? I even had to leave his house the other day because it was so loud...

2007-06-05 04:54:36 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette